Rios, Rolando 1985-07-10
Rolando Rios discusses the Chicano movement and Hispanic/Anglo relations in American society.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Rolando Rios
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: July 10, 1985
Location: None Given
Interviewer: Yolanda Romero
Length: 45 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Family background,
Born: San Antonio, Texas,
Father from Nuevo Laredo, Mexico,
Mother from San Antonio, Texas,
Education,
Military service,
Employment—attorney,
Vietnam experiences,
Minorities,
Rank,
Numbers,
Ages,
Family background (again),
Education (again),
Chicano movement (1960s-1970s),
Leadership,
Motivation,
Political awareness,
Anglo political processes,
At-large system in San Antonio,
Impact of Hispanic Mayor (Henry Cisneros),
Hispanic arts,
Chicano opera,
Guadalupe Theater,
Hispanics in San Antonio,
Hispanic militancy,
Hispanics in Lubbock,
Chicano sophistication,
Decline in educational level,
Reasons,
School board policy,
Needs of Hispanics,
Hispanic teachers,
Vocational training,
"Slow learner" labels,
Tracking system.
Tape 1, Side 2: Language,
Assimilation,
Education,
Chicano culture reinforcement,
Pressures to conform,
Bilingual education,
Reasons for becoming a lawyer,
Chicana roles,
Press release (July 10, 1985),
Voter registration,
At-large election lawsuits.
Range Dates: 1960-1985
Bulk Dates: 1970-1985
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